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Powhatan

Louisiana · 101 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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With 101 people, Powhatan is a city in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 63.5%, above the 12.8% national rate. The median age is 50.4, about 12 years above the US median. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. That trails the Louisiana median by roughly 68%. Owners hold 38% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

101
−28%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
50.4
+16%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.54 sq mi
Population, 19902024
27615022429819902000201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.9%(9)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(10)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416.8%(17)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(14)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.9%(14)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$11,873
+25%since 2000
from $9,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
63.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,124
38.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
61.7% rent
3.86 people
+192%since 2009
from 1.32 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(21)
Black78.7%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(23)
Black72.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French5.1%(10)
American3.6%(7)
Section 05

Education

4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
44.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
46.2%
US average: 73.3%
42.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

33.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
66.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2013
from 29.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
25.5%
US average: 91.9%
91.4%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married78.6%(11)
Married21.4%(3)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(5)
Married38.1%(8)
Widowed38.1%(8)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2013
from 29.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
7.6%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
2.5%
US average: 13.7%
9.1%
US average: 17.6%
78.2%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
8.6%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
86.3%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)75%(3)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era25%(1)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 4 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan, Louisiana?

Powhatan, Louisiana has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Powhatan, Louisiana earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powhatan, Louisiana expensive?

In Powhatan, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Powhatan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 63.5% of people in Powhatan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powhatan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Powhatan, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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